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Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion

Fast-growing floating plant — shades algae and shelters fry

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£8.99
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    Description

    Amazon frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) is a fast-growing floating plant from South America. The round, buoyant leaves sit on the surface while long feathery roots trail down into the water below — providing excellent cover for fry, shrimp, and small fish looking for shelter.

    It grows quickly in good light and readily absorbs excess nutrients from the water column, naturally helping to control algae. The leaf size varies from 2–8cm depending on conditions and time of year. In a well-lit tank it will multiply rapidly via runners, so occasional thinning is needed if you have light-demanding plants lower in the aquarium.

    Keep surface flow gentle — Amazon frogbit doesn't tolerate water splashing onto the leaves. This listing is for a portion of plants supplied in a small pot.

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    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion
    Amazon Frogbit (Limnobium laevigatum) - Floating Plant Portion

    This floating aquarium plant arrives healthy with strong root systems that create a "jungle-like appearance." Customers praised the fast delivery and excellent packaging. Most found the plants thrived and propagated quickly, though some noted initial yellowing and detached roots. One caution: plants struggle in high water flow tanks and some fish may eat them.

    • Perfect addition to any tank! Arrived super fast, very healthy and growing so long
    • Arrived well packed in great condition, good root systems and the fish love it
    • Long roots hang down giving an 'Amazon Jungle' look at the top of the tank
    • 5 stars: 11 (52%)
    • 4 stars: 9 (43%)
    • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
    • 2 stars: 1 (5%)
    • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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    Natalya s. (Wandsworth, GB)
    ABSOLUTELY PERFECT!

    I’ve bought loads of plants for my aquariums and this is the perfect addition to any tank !
    Arrived super fast , very healthy and a they are growing so long (which I love as it gives that messy jungle like appearance )
    Couldn’t be happier !!!!

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    Margaret L. (Preston, GB)
    Fit:
    Very bad
    Very good
    Received in good condition as always

    Received in good condition as always.Frogbit was much smaller than I expected and reallt tiny roots but still a healthy plant.

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    Kayley M. (Belfast, GB)
    Healthy good condition plants

    The Amazon frogbit arrived well packed and in great condition, it has good root systems and the fish love it.

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    Mark W. (Witham, GB)
    Me

    Plants were great

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    Nigel D.
    Review

    Gave it 2 star because the plants were alive but that's about it. The roots were packed in with the leaves but none of these were attached to the leaves/plant. Sent them an email but they just said the roots will grow back. Have bought from these in the past but won't bother again. Went to another shop and bought tropica plants which were a £1 cheaper and far better and healthy.

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    STEPHEN B.
    Review

    All my plants very promptly and in excellent condition.
    The frogbit looks great in the tank , I love the long roots that hang down giving an "Amazon Jungle" look at the top of the tank,

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    Chris B.
    Review

    Healthy looking plants delivered in great condition. My fish seem to eat them though, so they haven't lasted long.

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    Chandta K.
    Review

    Healthy and good plant

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    Daniel J.
    Review

    It's really nice and taken really well in my tank also the fish haven't eaten it which is a 1st , I love the way the roots hang in the water, be advised when it 1st goes in it doesn't look much but give it a couple of weeks it looks great

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    STEPHEN P.
    Review

    On receiving my plants some were a little yellow but now they have settled down they look well and I am very pleased with them.

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    Gordon H.
    Review

    Good plants arrived healthy amazing packaging for my order already after a couple of weeks seeing new growth and are starting to spread

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    JULIE W.
    Review

    Really love this little plant, and so do my shrimps they love hanging upside-down on them. I would recommend these plants for any aquarium

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    Joyce B.
    Review

    Nice sized portion and very healthy.

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    Andrew P.
    Review

    small portion but huge leaves and has quickly started propogating.

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    Felicia H.
    Review

    this plants gives a beautiful feature to my tank and they look like little water lilies as they float on the surface

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    Russell C.
    Review

    Great portion of frogbit. All healthy too!

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    Andy W.
    Review

    1st time I've used AE for plants. Limnobium arrived next day using standard delivery. Brilliant. The plant itself was fresh and very healthy looking, although a little smaller than expected. It will grow out though. very impressed indeed.

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    Sharon M.
    Review

    fast delivery, nice healthy plant

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    JONATHAN B.
    Review

    Lovely healthy plants well packaged and fast delivery. After only a couple of hours the roots had fanned out and my fish were seemingly enjoying swimming in amongst the new floating cover.

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    Tomasz N.
    Review

    big portion

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    Lesley G.
    Review

    I really like this plant but it didn't do well in the tanks with a high water flow.

    My gouramies liked it but the surface water in their tank has too much movement.

    I moved it to a tank with a trickle filter and it is much happier.

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    Sally B.

    We need cover in 155ltr cubed tank with lid. Would this be a suitable option. We are new to real plants and have ordered from you before. Looking forward to hearing your response.
    Many thanks
    Sally

    Aqua Essentials

    No, we wouldn't recommend this plant with a tank with a closed lid as they will perish.

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    Anita

    Hi,are these plants OK for an outside pond?

    Aqua Essentials

    Yes, these are ok for a outside pond.

    Common Questions

    Does Amazon Frogbit need CO2?

    No — it grows fast without CO2, absorbing it directly from the air above the waterline. CO2 supplementation would largely be wasted on a surface plant.

    Will it block light to plants below?

    Yes, once established it spreads quickly and can shade plants beneath it. Thin it out regularly if you have light-demanding plants lower in the tank.

    Is Amazon Frogbit safe for shrimp and fry?

    It's one of the best plants for shrimp and fry setups. The long trailing roots provide excellent shelter and shrimp graze on the biofilm that develops along the root strands.

    Why are my frogbit leaves rotting?

    Usually caused by water splashing onto the leaves or poor air circulation above the surface. Keep flow gentle and ensure good ventilation between the water and the lid.

    Does it need feeding?

    Not specifically — it absorbs nutrients from the water itself, helping reduce nitrates. In nutrient-poor tanks a diluted liquid fertiliser added to the water will improve growth and leaf colour.